Francesco Orsini

Francesco Orsini (died 18 January 1503) was the Duke of Gravina and a member of the House of Orsini. In 1500, he approached Lucrezia Borgia as a suitor, having previously met her at the funeral of his uncle, Cardinal Giambattista Orsini. He travelled to Nepi to meet with Lucrezia, but Lucrezia repelled him after calling him stupid for being an honest person, informing him that she wanted to be widowed and alone. Together with his brothers Giulio Orsini and Paolo Orsini, Francesco later plotted against Cesare Borgia, who had Francesco and Paolo strangled on 18 January 1503 after discovering their treachery.